used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Just who does he think he is, anyhow?”
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
lacking funds
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
ChipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading Chips demanded furiously.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
Dan
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From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Chips demanded furiously.
didn't
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From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
Dobbs
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From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Just who does he think he is, anyhow?”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Chips demanded furiously.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Just who does he think he is, anyhow?”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Just who does he think he is, anyhow?”
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
and nothing more
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
having a point
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
with low volume
From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
Silverton's
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From this reading “He happens to be Mr. Silverton’s foreman,” Dan pointed out quietly.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
express in words
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Just who does he think he is, anyhow?”
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading No sooner were the Cubs well beyond the hearing of Saul Dobbs than they broke into excited argument over whether or not they should have submitted to his threats.
which person or people
From this reading “Just who does he think he is, anyhow?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t we just tell him to go jump in the river?”
